Dear Panthers,


It has been a pleasure working with you this year. I am saddened to leave my "little" room 6 panthers. It has been fun seeing you grow and develop into big 3rd and 4th graders. It has been amazing to see such an improvement in your writing, reading, math and english. You have also learned ways to communicate that you did not know at the beginning of the year. It has been awesome seeing all these changes and more! I can't wait to see what path life takes you on as you grow older. Remember that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. Keep in touch with me, and I will always remember Leggett and return to visit. I especially can not wait for you to meet my daughter, who probably recognizes your voices as I am around you so much! Remember you were the first children to know her. :o)


Best, 


Rebecca Stern

Aviation Museum with Buddies

Park Time after Ukiah Ballet

Ballet Pictures!

If I Could Meet Any Character From a Book by Alexis

If I could meet any character from a book it would be Indian in the cupboard because he is cool . HE ALSO HAS FEATHERS. He goes through a lot of stuff. The end

Adaptations of a Falcon By: Seth M. Losee

1.A Peregrine falcon can fly up to 200 MPH! 2.They can fly high, up to 10,000FT! 3.They can fly great distances up to 15,000 FT. 4.They use their sharp beaks to tear meat. 5.They do nose dives while flying.

A Horse Named Seth by Julie

Once upon a day, there was a horse named Seth. He turned into a guy. He was a funny guy.

Final Fantasy 3 by Jaden

Once upon a time there were 3 kids. Their names were Rodrick, Phenies and Batman. They were trying to stop the darkness. They saved the day. The end

If I Was Flat Stanley by Sebastion

If I was Flat Stanley, I would fly like an airplane to France this summer. I would meet Xander in France. Fin

5/18/2012 Dear Panther Parents, Can you believe we have almost completed the school year? For me this is bittersweet. I am very impressed with the progress all of my students have made, especially in reading. However I do not want the school year to end. I can hardly believe I’ve known your students for over 160 days. I have really enjoyed getting to know them and you. I am also eager for our end of the year activities which include our overnight party (May 24th), our trip to the aviation museum (May 31st) and the spring fling (with another lip sync)! Below are some end of the year requests as I wish to leave some of our fundraising money for the new teacher who arrives in the Fall. Students will be bringing home their last homework packets so they will be bulkier than the others. Please have them pace themselves (a couple pages a night is a good idea). Call or text with any questions. Best, Rebecca P.S. On Thursday, May 24th I would like students to arrive at school at 6:00 pm. A supply list will go home soon. Requests Snacks for sleepover and field trip Suggestions: carrots and other raw vegetables, pretzels, popcorn, candy, snack bars, chips, nuts, raisins, granola and other cereals, string cheese, juice boxes, paper plates, cups and plastic utensils.

Summer Trip by Simon

Last Summer my Mom and DAD took me and Alexis to Disneyland. The weather is very blue.
Vampire northern Disneyland has many cats and red moomooheads there. Many people go to Disney World to walk or see the tigers. Also the people who live there like to eat Julie's. and they are proud of their big turkey. They also like to butt punch in the sun and swim in the kick. It was a really red trip.

the end

MADLIB BY Sebastion

Hello my name is China. I live in Garberville. I am a interesting girl. I have a very special friend. His name is Jake. He is very cool. He has a cool leg and a smart brain. He has red eyes and blonde hair. Sometimes we talk about Ms. Kelley. Jake thinks Ms. Kelley is awesome but I think she is funny. I love Jake. I love him more than my silly Simon. He is my very special friend.

The end

Trip to the Park by Daniela

Yesterday, nobody and I went to the park.
On our way to the muddy park we saw a dumb city on a bike. We also saw a stupid balloon tied to a lily. Once we got to the fart park the sky turned cool. It started to walk and act. Jade and I sung all the way home. Tomorrow we will try to go to the butt show park again and hope it doesn't run.

SUMMER TRIP BY SKYLER

LAST SUMMER, MY MOM AND DAD TOOK ME AND NOVALIY ON A TRIP TO WATER FALL PARK. THE WEATHER THERE IS VERY PRETTY! NORTHERN WATER FALL PARK HAS MANY SKYLER'S, AND THEY MAKE FUNNY SMILES THERE. MANY PEOPLE GO TO THE PARK TO PUNCH OR SEE THE RUNNING. THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE THERE LOVE TO EAT NOODLES AND ARE VERY PROUD OF THEIR BIG CANS AND ARE VERY PROUD OF THEIR BIG AMIES. THEY ALSO LIKE TO SHOUT IN THE SUN AND SWIM IN THE JELLO! IT WAS A REALLY FUN TRIP!

Summer Trip By: Seth M. Losee
Last summer, my mom and dad took me and Alexis on a trip to the factory. The weather there is very boring. The Northern Factory has
many machines and they make bad smelling food there. Many people go to the beach to swim or see the seagull. The people there loved to eat turkey and are very proud of their big statue. They also like to Jump in the sun and swim in the giant soda can. It was a very fun trip.

Trip to the Park

Yesterday, Mom and I went to the park. On our way to the dumb park we saw a smart garbage on a bike. We also saw big crazy balloons tied to a bench. Once we got to the stupid park the sky turned pretty. It started to run and walk. Dad and I crawled all the way home. Tomorrow we will try to go to the angry park again and hope it doesn't kick.

TRIP TO THE PARK BY JADEN

YESTERDAY, MOM AND I WENT TO THE PARK.
ON OUR WAY TO THE COOL PARK,WE SAW A COOL KID ON A BIKE. WE AISO SAW BIG TALL BALLOONS TIED TO A TREE. ONCE WE GOT TO THE COOL PARK, THE SKY TURNED ROUND. IT STARTED TO TURN AND TURN. MOM AND I WENT ALL THE WAY HOME. TOMORROW WE WILL TRY TO GO TO THE WARM PARK AGAIN AND I HOPE IT DOESN'T KICK.

Trip to the Park by Simon

Yesterday, Alexis and I went to the park. On our way to dead park , we also saw A red butt head on a bike. We also saw big moomoo heads balloons tied to a vampire. Once we got to the red money park , the sky turned red it started to pee and poop. Alexis and I ran all the way home. Tomorrow we will try to go to the brown park again and hope it doesn't pee.

News for Monday 4/16/12

Hi Room 6 Parents,

I hope you had a restful Spring Break. Can you believe we only have 8 weeks of school left? We have some important dates coming up that I would like to share with you.

STAR testing is coming up beginning of May- Please check the Pawprint for details. I would love some healthy snack donations for these days.
May 10- Ballet Field Trip (Ukiah)
May 31- End of the year class sleepover

*Please contact me if you'd like to chaperone on May 31st. I will need 2 additional chaperones.

See you soon,

Ms. Stern

HOMEWORK!

Hip Hip Hooray for my students who completed the most homework this month!

Skyler- 95 assignments

Jaden- 101 assignments

Seth- 101 assignments

I am so very proud of you. Please be thinking about what kind of lunch we should have together :o)

March 28, 2012

Dear Panther Parents,

Is your student reading 30-45 minutes a night for homework? The most important aspect of 2nd and 3rd grade is reading comprehension. The more they read, the better they get. I am very proud of how well all my students are reading. Please keep in mind you can help by requiring they read silently for 30-45 minutes a night (including weekends). It is equally important that they hear you read. Take the time to read chapter books to your student. Attached is a list of great chapter books for their age/level.
I am requesting that students bring 3+ hard boiled eggs next week for us to dye in Meredyth’s room. Directions on the easiest way to cook hard-boiled eggs is below.
There is a bake-off contest Wednesday in Cheryl’s room. Students who wish to bake something may do so and turn in to her on Wednesday, April 4. Check the Pawprint for more details.

-Rebecca

Appreciations:
Thank you Torrey and Helen for volunteering regularly.
Thank you Helen for classroom supplies.
Thank you Delina for supplies and scheduling our art day with activities.
Thank you Delina and Toni for selling treats for the Room 6 field trip fund.
Thank you Briann for bringing in sweet treats for the students.

How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs:
1. Place eggs in single layer in saucepan.
2. Cover with at least one inch of cold water over tops of shells.
3. Cover pot with lid and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. As soon as the water comes to a full boil, remove from heat and let stand.
5. Large soft-cooked eggs: let stand in hot water 1 to 4 minutes, depending on your tastes.
6. Large hard-cooked eggs: let stand in hot water 15 to 17 minutes.
7. When cooked to desired level, drain off hot water.
8. Immediately cover with cold water and add a few ice cubes.
9. Soft-cooked eggs: let stand in cold water until cool enough to handle. Serve.
10. Hard-cooked eggs: let stand in cold water until completely cooled. Use as needed.
11. • Never boil eggs. It makes them rubbery.
12. • Use older eggs. Fresh ones won't peel properly.


Here are great books recommended for your student
*On the copies I sent home I starred the books I've read and recommend most. I also starred all the books we've read in class already or are in the process of reading.
HAPPY READING PANTHERS!
#1 Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
#2 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
#3 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
#4 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
#5 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
#6 Holes by Louis Sachar
#7 The Giver by Lois Lowry
#8 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
#9 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
#10 The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
#11 The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
#12 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
#13 Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
#14 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
#15 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
#16 Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
#17 Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
#18 Matilda by Roald Dahl
#19 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
#20 Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
#21 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan
#22 The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo
#23 Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
#24 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
#25 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
#26 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
#27 A Little Princess by Francis Hodgson Burnett
#28 Winnie-the Pooh by A.A. Milne
#29 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland /Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
#30 The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
#31 Half Magic by Edward Eager
#32 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien
#33 James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
#34 Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
#35 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire JK Rowling
#36 Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
#37 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
#38 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
#39 When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
#40 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
#41 The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
#42 Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
#43 Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
#44 Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
#45 The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
#46 Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
#47 Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
#48 The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall
#49 Frindle by Andrew Clements
#50 Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
#51 The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright
#52 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
#53 Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
#54 The BFG by Roald Dahl
#55 The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
#56 Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
#57 Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
#58 The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
#59 Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
#60 The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
#61 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
#62 The Secret of the Old Clock (The Nancy Drew mysteries) by Caroline Keene
#63 Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright
#64 A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
#65 Ballet Shoes by Noah Streatfeild
#66 Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
#67 Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville
#68 Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
#69 The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
#70 Betsy Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
#71 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
#72 My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
#73 My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
#74 The Borrowers by Mary Norton
#75 Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
#76 Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
#77 City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
#78 Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
#79 All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
#80 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
#81 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
#82 The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander
#83 The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
#84 Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
#85 On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
#86 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
#87 The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg
#88 The High King by Lloyd Alexander
#89 Ramona and her Father by Beverly Cleary
#90 Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
#91 Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
#92 Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
#93 Caddie Woodlawn by C. R. Brink
#94 Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
#95 Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
#96 The Witches by Roald Dahl
#97: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
#98 Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston
#99 The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
#100 The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Dear Panther Parents,

We had a fantastic trip to the Mad River Fish Hatchery! We learned all about the trout and salmon life cycle and how the men there spawn the fish to increase the river population. Please ask your student about our trip so they can explain what they learned.

There are auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre for the play King Arthur's Quest on Monday afternoon (March 12th). I encourage all students to audition. Keep in mind you must be willing to stay for the late rehearsals every day of the week. The rehearsals go until 8:15 every evening. If you can not audition I hope to see you at the performance Friday night (March 16th). Try to coordinate with other parents, this will save you driving time.

On Friday March 16th we will be having a second/third grade bake sale to raise funds for our class from 10am-2pm. Missy has been generous enough to help us with baking and organizing this event. I would appreciate if all families could donate 1-2 baked goods. Call me or Missy with any questions.

Rebecca

Appreciations:

Thank you to all the families who helped make Triston's last day of school in our class special.

Thank you Delina for chaperoning our trip to the hatchery, donating snacks and volunteering in the classroom.

Thank you Stephanie for St. Patty's day decorations.

Thank you Helen and Torrey for your continued support in the classroom.

Lastly, thank you to all the parents who do not hesitate to call me if you have a question. *I am always available to clarify homework or other classroom questions.

By Simon

Once upon a time it was Halloween. I saw Jaden he was Luigi. I saw Xander he was Koopas brother. I saw Alexis she was princess Peach. I was Mario. I saw Skyler and Daniela they were Koopatropa. I saw Sebstion he was toad. I saw Triston he was Bowser. I saw Julie she was Koopas grandma. We went trick or treating.

The Witches

Once upon a time, there was a seven-year-old girl. Her name was Reka but she got called Reochu. She was a witch. Her mom’s name was Via and Via was a witch too.

Reochu made a magical type of candy. Via made the sky bright. She did everything with the light. Reochu made scarves and hair barrettes. They were both the greatest witches. They were nice witches. Without Via there would be no light, it would just be dark. Without Reochu there would be no candy or hair barrettes or scarves.




The End By Alexis

By Daniela

One day my sister put her underwear on her head . She even puts her diapers on her head . She even puts dog and cat food on her head. She even puts dirt on her head. My sister feels funny when she does that and I think it is funny too.

The end.

Best Friends by Skyler Grant

Once upon a time there were two friends named Skyler and Alisa. They were having a sleepover at Skyler's house and they were playing hide and go seek with Skyler's dad, mom and sister. Alisa and I had to find people first. We thought my dad jumped out a window because the windows were closed. When we opened them, we looked out and got scared. Then my dad jumped out from my closet and scared us more. Then Alisa and I said “let's never play hide and seek again!” Then we all cooked popcorn and watched a movie. We stayed up late. Alisa and I are still best friends even though we haven't seen each other in a year.

By Triston

Once upon a time there

was a boy named Butt head.

He always ate farts everyday.

THE END

The Batman World by Sebastion

Skyler, Daniela, Alexis and Simon are citizens in batman world.Seth is Mr.Freeze. Ms.Stern is Batwomen. Jaden is penguin. Triston is the joker. I am batman. Batman World is in Arkham city.

The Facts About Earth by Seth Losee

If an alien took me to their planet, what I would say about Earth is Earth is a beautiful planet, it has 70% water, and 30% land. Earth's nickname is what we call, the blue planet. There's life, food, and water. That's what we need to survive. There's also stores, clothes and beautiful colors. Earth has an atmosphere with 79% nitrogen, 20% oxygen and other traces of gases. Trees can give out oxygen to help us breathe. The diameter of earth is 7,930 miles. The earth is as big as 25,000 miles if you measure the entire surface.

By Jaden

Big Time Rush
Once upon time,
There were 2 boys named Kendel and Logan.
They were part of big time rush.
The End

Hi Everyone

Thank you for fabulous "teach me" presentations. We learned so many new things! Grades are posted in-class.

Please check HW folders for a permission slip coming home to allow students to walk to the Chandelier Tree.

Also, please keep a lookout in the Pawprint about the upcoming awards ceremony.

Lastly, if you are interested in leading a craft or cooking project for Valentine's Day please contact me ASAP.

APPRECIATIONS:

Thank you Melissa for donating supplies to our classroom.

Thank you Helen and Torrey for providing regular support in the classroom.

Thank you Delina for helping out with after school care.

China and Japan Town!

The Field Trip By Seth

The field trip was very fun.
We went to the Fortune cookie factory.
We went to the dim sum restaurant.
We went to the cultural museum.
We went to the Asian art museum.
We went to Benihana's.
We saw the Golden Gate Bridge.
We slept at Ms.Stern's apartment.
I wish my Parents could come too.
I like San Fransisco.

My Favorite Animal By Skyler

MY FAVORITE ANIMAL IS A CAT. They eat milk and sometimes they eat cat food and drink water.

The end

By Jaden

Super Mario galaxy.
my name is Mario.
I am trying to save peach.
But I am stuck on galaxies.
I can not die.
I have to stay alive.
I save peach.
And we lived
Happily ever after.
The end.

Dear Anthony,

We went to the fortune cookie factory in China Town.
I went to 2 museums.
I went to a restaurant that had only gross foods.

Shrek Alexis.

2012

DEAR SCHOOL.
ON WEDNESDAY MY CLASS WENT ON A FIELDTRIP. IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO GET TO CHINATOWN. WHEN WE GOT THERE, I WAS AMAZED. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT I SAW MS. STERN'S MOM HOLLY PENYO. WE SAW A CULTURAL MUSEUM AND THE FORTUNE COOKIE FACTORY. THE NEXT DAY, WE WENT TO JAPANTOWN. WE HAD A CHEF COOK RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! THE PLACE WAS CALLED BENIHANAS.
BY SEBASTION

By Simon

The Class
A hamster jumped on everyone in our class. they where angry at the hamster !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When he was about to stop TIGER OUR CLASS CATERPILLER WAS GOING CRAZY. THEY WERE SO ANGRY AND MAD !! THE END

By Skyler

You were running this school just like a club, now you don't wanna mess with us, got Jesus on my necklace, got that glitter on my eye, stocking is ripped all up the side, so lets go,o,o lets go,tonight we're going hard just like the world is ours ya we are WHO we ARE, WE'RE dancing LIKE WE'RE DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM ARE BODY'S GOING NUM NUM NUM NUM NUM.

THE END

Welcome Back

We had a problem with the printer ink today so a refreshed HW schedule will go home tomorrow. Second graders MUST read for 30 minutes a day and complete the assignment listed. Third graders must read for 45 minutes a day and complete the assignment listed. *If the book is too hard, find one that "fits just right."

I wanted to quickly announce our character awards for November and December. Triston and Seth received awards in November. Xander and Sebastion received awards in December.

Triston- MOTIVATION
Seth- AWARENESS
Xander- DILIGENCE
Sebastion- LOYALTY

You can check out our character awards in the classroom.

Job well done!

APPRECIATIONS: Thank you Helen for our new class supplies.

-Ms. Stern

P.S. Thank you to those of you who encouraged your student to log on to raz-kids over the break. I did see the work they did and was impressed :o)